How do I find tools1?

Tools are organized by context so you can intuitively find what is needed for each portion of a visit. For example, in the measurement room, you can click on the scale to find information about taking accurate heights and weights  or click on the exam table in the exam room to learn about physical exam. Mouse over objects in the room – the hotspots that have tools and resources under them will illuminate, and you can click to open up a window where relevant titles and descriptions are displayed.  Click to launch a tool. You can also see the categories of tools listed under the room. Lastly if you would like to illuminate all the hot spots in a room click the small light bulb icon on the bottom left.  You can also search for tools like a traditional website, and you can bookmark your favorite tools to quickly return to them by clicking the star icon next to a tool name.

How do I move from room to room?

The Pediatric e-Practice Obesity Care office includes an examination room, front office, staff break room, measurement room, waiting room and practitioner’s office. When you enter the home page, you will be able to see all the rooms from a floor plan layout. Moving your cursor over the floor plan will highlight the different the rooms. Click on the room you want to enter. Once you have explored a room and are ready to move onto another, you can use the drop down menu at the bottom right of the room. Use the green arrow to see all the room titles. By clicking on a title, you will be transported to the room you have chosen. You can also use the Home button at the bottom of your screen to return to the home page which will show you all the rooms again.

How do I find/use a hotspot?

Once inside a room, you will be able to choose among many ‘hotspot” items throughout the room. You will know that an item is a “hotspot” when your cursor passes over the item and it lights up for you. Clicking on the hotspot will open access to links, documents or resources associated with that topic. You can also locate each hotspot within the room listed at the bottom right hand corner titled “Highlights On” section. Moving your cursor over the title of the hotspot will illuminate the corresponding item pictured within the room.

How to bookmark and where to find it?

Many of the tools and tips offered within the office rooms can be integrated into your everyday practice. To keep your favorite tools handy, you can choose to bookmark them and save them in your MyPage. Once you open a hotspot, the tools will be listed for you in a separate window. On the left of these tools will be a “Bookmark It” icon. By clicking this icon, your resource will be automatically stored into your MyPage. Next time you are trying to locate your favorite tool, you can go directly to your MyPage and find it there.

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How do I become a member of the AAP? 

AAP Bookstore

AAP Provisional Section on Obesity